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Letter from Elayne Mosher Campoli

Join Us June 7th with Pride!

I am the first out, LGBTQ+ person on Oneonta’s Common Council—and proud of it! I am proud of myself, for what this means for my city, and to bring representation for the LGBTQ+ community. I identify as lesbian, gay and queer; my pronouns are she/they.

Each time I come out and use these terms I am making myself vulnerable. I have reflected on questions of when and how much of myself to share since I first peeked out of the closet. Coming out is a process, not a one-time occasion. Living authentically takes courage, and over time has helped me build strength and compassion beyond measure.

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